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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,095.85, 33,228.95 and 18,788.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,095.85, 33,228.95 and 18,788.73 is: 25,910.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,095.85 : 33,228.95 = 18,788.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,095.85/33,228.95 = 18,788.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,095.85x = 33,228.95 × 18,788.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,095.85x = 624,329,675.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,329,675.79/24,095.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,910.26

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